The average price of a 7-day trip to El Cuco is $1,875 for a solo traveler, $3,368 for a couple, and $6,313 for a family of 4. El Cuco hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Msgr Oscar A Romero and Galdamez International Airport (SAL) are between $829 and $1,278 per person for economy flights and $2,601 to $4,010 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $99 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit El Cuco, SV
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAL and stay in a El Cuco hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Cuco is usually mid to late September.
Average El Cuco Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Cuco for a week is $1,484-$2,725($212-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $501 to $1,048 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Cuco for a week is $3,012-$4,926($430-$704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,002 to $2,096 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Cuco for a week is $4,712-$8,536($673-$1,219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,004 to $4,192 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $252 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $214 to $262 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Cuco
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Cuco? The cheapest trip to El Cuco is about $146 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $58.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit El Cuco for a week is $1,024-$2,231($146-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $501 to $1,048 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit El Cuco for a week is $1,700-$3,622($243-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,002 to $2,096 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit El Cuco for a week is $3,400-$6,824($486-$975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,004 to $4,192 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to El Cuco cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Cuco Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in El Cuco.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Cuco for a week is $3,015-$11,504($431-$1,643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,468 to $2,578 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Cuco for a week is $5,148-$15,328($735-$2,190 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,936 to $5,156 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Cuco for a week is $10,296-$27,584($1,471-$3,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,872 to $10,312 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $592 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $2,048 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Cuco Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Cuco is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in El Cuco due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
El Cuco Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on El Cuco hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in El Cuco.
Flight Costs to El Cuco
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,278 average in late December to a low of $829 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $861. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Cuco our data includes 557 originating airports, and 124 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Cuco from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $4,981 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juan Santamaria International (SJO) in San Jose (Costa Rica) at an average of just $172.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In El Cuco, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $449, so you can easily save about 54% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around El Cuco can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $738 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.